Drapers
27 January 2012
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Add value rather than simply slashing prices
The prevalence of discounting and Sales on the high street is doing much to stimulate debate about whether or not fashion retailers should be more strategic in this approach or adopt new pricing (Drapers, January 13). -
B&B’s hot spot
With the LOCK area proving particularly popular with the bearded buying fraternity, the addition of the Fire Dept extension was always bound to win fans. -
Benetton looks to delist after profits slip
The owners of Italian fashion group Benetton will today decide whether the company should delist after the group issued a profit warning for 2011 forecasting that profit would slip 30%. -
Berlin: the other shows
The German capital isn’t just about B&B – here’s a quick look at some of its alternative attractions. -
Beware the cookie monster
Etailers must actively obtain the consent of site users when setting cookies to avoid a legal bellyache. -
BFC show shakes up menswear calendar
Capital’s new menswear event will usurp Pitti Uomo by kicking off the season. -
Brewins takes back seat at Republic
Republic co-founder Carl Brewins has stepped back from day-to-day involvement in the business after 26 years. -
Buffalo David Bitton plots UK comeback
Canadian young fashion brand Buffalo David Bitton is returning to the UK for autumn 12 after a three-year hiatus. -
Burberry Prorsum
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Buyer’s notes
There were plenty of other pieces and mini-trends that caught the eye in Berlin – here are some of the best -
Buying on Ice
Having hosted a pool party for its spring 12 show, the natural progression for Hilfiger Denim’s stand this season was, of course, an ice rink, complete with a bevy of onlooking penguins as the crowds glided around. -
Calvin Klein Collection
Autumn 12 -
Camouflage
Autumn 12 -
Chilprufe set for autumn relaunch under Slenderella
Lingerie and nightwear brand Slenderella has acquired thermal underwear brand Chilprufe from supplier Manchester Hosiery, which went into administration last May. -
Clean Denim
Autumn 12 -
Cookie law change – what retailers need to do
Eitan Jankelewitz - Solicitor, Media and Technology Department at Marriott Harrison -
Cord
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Creative university courses see 16% drop in applications
Fashion courses could see a drop in students over the coming year, with applications for university creative arts and design courses suffering a 16% decline due to higher tuition fees. -
Danish designer crowned winner of inaugural H&M design prize
Danish designer Stine Riis has scooped the first H&M Design Award, which was set up earlier this year to find the next generation of designers. -
Dolce & Gabbana
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Everton Campbell
Scouting for the coolest brands and developing innovative collaborations are just two of the reasons why The Hip Store is celebrating 25 successful years of independent retailing. -
Footfall up at Bread & Butter but trends are stale for some
Visitor numbers at Bread & Butter rose for its autumn 12 edition, as international and UK buyers sought out fresh brands despite some noting a lack of new trends. -
Former New Look boss Wrigley sounds death knell of high street
The former boss of New Look, Phil Wrigley, has sounded the death knell of the traditional high street, and described Mary Portas’s review as the “right diagnosis, wrong prescription”. -
Frank Voit
Skatewear brand Element’s European general manager tells Marie Davies why he’s excited about ethical lifestyle range Element Emerald. -
Giorgio Armani
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Grayers chooses John Lewis for exclusive launch into UK
A men’s casualwear brand, Grayers, is being launched by former top names from Ralph Lauren and J Crew and will be sold exclusively by department store John Lewis in the UK. -
Gucci
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Horace
Expect the unexpected from this innovative streetwear brand for autumn 12. -
House of Fraser Oxford Street axes 14 brands in womenswear overhaul
House of Fraser’s Oxford Street flagship has axed 14 of its womenswear labels, including longstanding brand James Lakeland, in a major overhaul of its womenswear department. -
How to be a senior designer at a young fashion brand
Advice from Leanne Knott, Consultant (design) at Success Appointments -
International designers to exhibit in London while Jonathan Saunders wins Designer Fashion Fund
The British Fashion Council (BFC) and the British Council are to launch the first International Fashion Showcase, which will see designs from more than 80 emerging international designers exhibited during London Fashion Week. -
Jacuzzi, Berlin
Bread & Butter gives the streetwear crowd a good excuse to visit Berlin’s retail hot spots – Jacuzzi is one of those worth stepping into. -
Jil Sander
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JoJo Maman Bébé grows 20% on new stores
Baby and maternity retailer JoJo Maman Bébé has reported a 20% growth in sales over the last 12 months due to store openings. -
Kipling celebrates an arty birthday
Bag brand Kipling has marked its 25th anniversary by collaborating with eight artists – including former French fashion stylist Vincent Gapaillard and US photographer Paul Graves – to create artworks using Kipling’s nylon bags. -
MacCallum makes Harris Tweed exit
Ann MacCallum, the general manager at Harris Tweed’s Carloway Mill on the Isle of Lewis in Scotland, has left the business. -
Man (and woman) alive!
Remember that 1980s film Mannequin? -
Matilda & Quinn to pop up in London
Women’s tailoring etailer Matilda & Quinn will open a 1,200 sq ft pop-up shop at Brent Cross shopping centre on February 1. -
Men's Young Fashion Indicator, January 27 2012
Access Drapers’ unique source of sales information from men’s young fashion retailers, revealing the best-selling brands, the hottest products and the latest issues to affect men’s young fashion by clicking on the PDF’s -
Milan news
A round up of the top trends and stories from the catwalks -
Naomi Ngei
Senior designer, Merc -
Nautica re-enters UK market with exclusive Debenhams deal
Nautica will re-enter the UK market after nearly 10 years, following an exclusive agreement with Debenhams. -
Navajo
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Off the record, January 27 2012
Drapers reports back from the hottest parties and events at trade show Bread & Butter Berlin last week. -
Office festive like-for-likes soar by more than a quarter
Young fashion footwear retailer Office has posted soaring like-for-likes of 26% across the five weeks to December 3. -
Office to invest £1m online ahead of international launch
Footwear retailer Office is to invest £1m in its online business as it prepares to revamp its website and launch overseas. -
On the digital horizon
Leading etail industry figures predict how the fast-moving world of ecommerce will change in 2012. -
Parka life
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Peacocks attracts six bids
Peacocks administrator KPMG has received six bids to buy the business, or parts of it, out of administration, Drapers has learned. -
Picking through the bones of Peacocks
When value retailer Peacocks collapsed under the weight of almost £750m of debt last week, it sent shockwaves through the sector. -
Portas to extend collaboration with HoF
Retail guru Mary Portas will launch four more Mary & House of Fraser shop-in-shops, continuing her collaboration with UK department store group. -
Prada
Autumn 12 -
Rollnecks
Autumn 12 -
Sleek Bombers
Autumn 12 -
Sonia Rykiel seeks funding from Fung Brands
Sonia Rykiel, the French fashion label, could be set to sign a deal with Hong Kong based investment company Fung Brands, which would see the owners relinquish control of the brand to help finance international expansion. -
Speckle
Autumn 12 -
Star-studded Retail Trust Ball raises over £1m
More than £1m was raised for the Retail Trust charity at The Retail Trust Ball held at Grosvenor House hotel in London last night. -
Streets ahead
The lines they are a blurring, especially between menswear and streetwear. -
Streetwear Autumn 12 - The Shoot
Silhouettes and colour go big and bold as streetwear muscles in on the biggest seasonal trends for autumn 12. -
Stylistpick receives investment boost
Online accessories specialist Stylistpick.com has received $11m (£6.9m) of investment with which it plans to grow its business in the UK and overseas. -
The customer will always be king
I had a fascinating chat this week with someone who has worked in the fashion retail industry for more than 20 years. -
The Jacobson Group snaps up Dolcis out of administration
The Jacobson Group, the owner of brands Gola and Ravel, has snapped up footwear retailer Dolcis out of administration for an undisclosed sum. -
TM Lewin rapped for "misleading" online multi-buy offer
A multi-buy online promotion offered by TM Lewin has been declared misleading by the Advertising Standards Authority. -
Topman encouraged by overseas wholesale success
Topman is forging ahead with international growth via wholesale after a dramatic increase in stockists in the past 12 months. -
Versace
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VIDEO: H&M unveils David Beckham
H&M has unveiled its game day advert for David Beckham’s H&M bodywear range. -
Wolverine smashes full-year forecast
Footwear group Wolverine, the parent company of footwear brands CAT, Sebago and Merrell, has beaten its fourth quarter and full-year estimates. -
Women's Young Fashion Indicator, 27 January 2012
Access Drapers’ unique source of sales information from womens young fashion retailers, revealing the best-selling brands, the hottest products and the latest issues to affect women’s young fashion by clicking on the PDF’s
